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Celebrate Community Inclusion Month 2019
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"My advice for others? Don’t be afraid to advocate for your independence. I know it’s easier said than done because usually the people trying to help are people that care. I’ve learned that part of the path to independence is developing the courage to speak up for it," says Vanessa Mendoza.
Read her story "Growing on my own" from the recent edition of Celebrate Diverse Abilities magazine.Growing on my own - Community Living BC
by Vanessa Mendoza Independence means being able to learn and grow on your own while still knowing you have support when you need it. My path to independence started when I moved out at 19 into a grou...When CLBC Board members visited #Nanaimo in October, Kara Anderson presented about Supporting Advocates in Leadership (SAL) and the impact it has had on people’s lives.
Learn more about Kara from her story "Limitations don’t define my life."
"I enjoy my independence by living life to the fullest. I have a wacky sense of humour which can be helpful at times when advocating for my self or others. One of the things that helps me define my independence is that I don’t let limitations define my life," says Kara.
www.communitylivingbc.ca/celebrate-diverse-abilities/limitations-dont-define-my-life/